The Disclosure Podcast Has Switzerland tricked the vegan community? The truth about the new Swiss animal product labelling laws.
Jul 31, 2025
Switzerland's new animal welfare labeling laws are causing a stir, praised for transparency but questioned for their real impact on animal welfare. The discussion dives into whether these regulations truly prioritize animal rights or simply benefit farmers. Listeners are encouraged to engage and voice their concerns about the nuances of labeling practices. Moreover, there's an invitation to explore deeper connections within the vegan community, sharing insights and journeys that inspire collective advocacy.
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Extreme Animal Cruelty Labeling
- Switzerland's new labeling law mandates disclosure of extreme animal cruelty practices on product packaging.
- This transparency reveals horrific practices like live dismemberment of frogs, raising ethical concerns.
Swiss Labeling Targets Imports
- The labeling law addresses practices already banned in Switzerland, impacting mostly imported products.
- This suggests the law's main effect is to differentiate Swiss products rather than a broad cruelty reduction.
Labeling as Protectionism
- The law likely incentivizes consumers to buy Swiss products by highlighting foreign animal farming cruelties.
- This creates a protectionist effect, promoting national farming under the guise of welfare.
